Study Coordinator/prof Nurse

**Purpose of the job**

To manage, administer, maintain, and coordinate the logístical aspect of the IMPAACT and ACTG studies according to Good Clinical Practice, study

protocol and standard operating procedures and act as a pivotal point of contact for the clinical trial team and the sponsor.

**Location**
- PHRU - Tshepong Hospital, Matlosana, Klerksdorp

**Key performance areas**
- Assist in Recruitment, Screening, and Enrolment of eligible participants according to Protocol requirements.
- Assist the Principal Investigator and Study Team in the day-to-day running of the study
- Manage scheduled and unscheduled patient visits and appointments in accordance with the study protocol
- Conduct home visits related to study activities
- Conduct Protocol, SSP, and SOP training for staff
- Liaise with the PHRU regulatory department for the reporting of SAEs and protocol deviations etc.
- Liaise with the Sponsor, Laboratory, Pharmacy, and external monitoring contractor
- Perform participant’s vitals (as and when required) and direct patients to relevant assessment.
- Assist with study specimen collection (i.e. blood, urine, sputum, cervical specimens, and semen).
- Collect - process and ship specimens as per protocol.
- Administering trial diagnostic tests if required
- Completion of Source Documentation
- Complete relevant research questionnaires, assessments, CRF transcription.
- Review of participant files for completeness
- Maintain and update the Investigator Site File
- Site supervision and management
- Compiling and submission of study progress reports
- Compile study progress reports as necessary
- Participate in various discussion forums regarding the conduction of the study
- Function across different studies conducted in Klerksdorp CTU
- Implement approved the Clinical Quality Management Plan

**Required minimum education and training**
- Matric
- **_Qualified as Professional Nurse_**

**Professional body registration**
- Registered with the South African Nursing Council

**Required minimum work experience**
- 2 years experience work experience (Can be inclusive of internship/community service time)
- Research experience is advantageous.

**Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities**
- Computer literacy - competence in MS Word and Excel essential
- Staff supervisory and management experience
- **_The ability to speak local languages_**:

- Able to exercise discretion and independent decision making
- Empathy and understanding for people living with HIV/AIDS
- Ability to work under pressure

**TO APPLY**:

- Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
- Note AJ Personnel is fully POPI compliant.
- Note WHC, in accordance with their Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
- The organization maintains a Mandatory Covid-19 requirement and as such only Covid-19, Vaccinated incumbents will be considered for positions.

**Please note**:

- AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
- AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.